waterspout in Chinese
waterspout in Chinese is 海龍捲風, 滴水嘴兽 — waterspout means a spinning column of wind that forms over water and is not part of a storm's rotating core.
waterspout in Chinese
海龍捲風
Pronounced: hǎi lóng juǎn fēng
A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
滴水嘴兽
Pronounced: dī shuǐ zuǐ shòu
A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof.
What does "waterspout" mean?
- noun A spinning column of wind that forms over water and is not part of a storm's rotating core.
- noun A tornado that moves out over open water.
- noun A column of water thrown up from the surface after a blast or heavy impact.
- noun A pipe that carries water away, usually from a roof's guttering.
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What is "waterspout" in Chinese?
"waterspout" in Chinese is 海龍捲風, 滴水嘴兽. waterspout means: A spinning column of wind that forms over water and is not part of a storm's rotating core.
How do you pronounce 海龍捲風?
"waterspout" in Chinese is 海龍捲風, pronounced "hǎi lóng juǎn fēng".
Are there other ways to say "waterspout" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "waterspout": 海龍捲風, 滴水嘴兽.
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